1. Indoor or outdoor weddings?
I’m gonna say outdoor on this one….kind of have my eye on this little botanical park that would make a beautiful backdrop for a wedding ceremony
2. How many wedding have you been in?
Kind of two: Was the guestbook whatchamacallit for my dads wedding and was a “groomswoman” in my best friend Bill’s wedding…yes groomswoman…this is the kind of crap that happens when women have men as best friends. This wedding also had a “bridesman” (what happens when a woman has a guy as a best friend)…Sheesh!!!!
3. When you were married (or if there is a wedding in your future), what type of wedding did or would you have?
Thinking I want something small and simple…marriage should be about the committment to your other half not about the great spread ya put out for 9000 guest
4. Have you caught the bouquet or garter?
Nope, but I never tried either
5. Tell us about a funny, scary or memorable wedding moment.
Has to be the entire trip leading up to Bill and Margaret’s ceremony. We were running late so I told Tony to follow me…we had to go from our house in Centennial to Palmer Lake…a good 45-60 minute drive when you don’t hit any traffic. Well by the time I looked at a clock I had about 30 minutes to be dressed and standing around for pics and what not…so I took off, doing about 95 down I-25 with Tony following behind trying to keep up. I hit the parking lot to the lodge in 22 minutes, jumped out of the jeep (still running) yelled for someone to turn it off and grab my keys and took off running. Well behind me I hear Shelby yelling “You are dropping the dress”. Look back, see bottom half of dress laying in parking lot, Shelby scooping it up and yelling to keep running.
So I keep running, get in the lodge and see Becky standing there cracking up….cause she FORGOT her dress at the hotel. So after all that I had about 30 minutes more time…
Courtesy Sunday Brunch
Trying to clean things up just a bit. The other site style was cool, but was getting to be a little hard on the eyes on the longer posts.
This is just a simple, clean design until I can get the time to actually get creative.
It took a couple of listens before I could form an honest opinion of Houston’s debut release “It’s Already Written“.
If folks are expecting the entire CD to be like the hit single “I Like That” they will be very disappointed. “I Like That” was the first release for a reason…its is about the best track on the CD. With that said, the CD is pretty good.
Houston’s voice is different from anything out there on the R&B circuit right now. Not silky smooth like Usher, but a little deeper, a little more distinct.
The much touted remake of the 80s classic “Let Me Love You Down” by Ready For The World doesn’t come close to touching the original, but is a pretty good rendition. There are some songs that will never be outdone with a remake, this is one of those songs.
But somewhere about the third or fourth time through, I started to really like this CD…the expectations wore off and I could listen to it and hear it for what it is…a pretty good debut from a young artist.
Way back in 1997, a friend of mine from Boise sent this to me, the make sure I never forgot the things that life had taught me…I just found this buried in some files from my very old website and thought it was time to resurrect this.
Thank you still goes out to Jim, wherever you may be…
I’VE LEARNED that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them
I’VE LEARNED that no matter how much I care, some people just don’t care back
I’VE LEARNED that no matter how good a friend is, they’re going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that
I’VE LEARNED that just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want to doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have
I’VE LEARNED that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place
I’VE LEARNED that there are people who love you dearly, but just don’t know how to show it
I’VE LEARNED that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love
I’VE LEARNED that although the word “love” can have many different meanings, it loses value when overly used
I’VE LEARNED that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you’ve had and what you’ve learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you’ve celebrated
I’VE LEARNED that it isn’t always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself
I’VE LEARNED that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn’t stop for your grief
I’VE LEARNED that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become
I’VE LEARNED that sometimes when my friends fight, I’m forced to choose sides even when I don’t want to
I’VE LEARNED that just because two people argue, it doesn’t mean they don’t love each other. And just because they don’t argue, it doesn’t mean they do
I’VE LEARNED that sometimes you have to put the individual ahead of their actions
I’VE LEARNED that we don’t have to change friends if we understand that friends change
I’VE LEARNED that you shouldn’t be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever
I’VE LEARNED that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different
I’VE LEARNED that no matter the consequences, those who are honest with themselves get farther in life
I’VE LEARNED that no matter how many friends you have, if you are their pillar you will feel lonely and lost at the times you sometimes need them the most
I’VE LEARNED that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help
I’VE LEARNED that credentials on the wall DO NOT make you a decent human being
I’VE LEARNED that it’s hard to determine where to draw the line betweeen being nice and not hurting people’s feelings and standing up for what you believe
I’VE LEARNED that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it
I’VE LEARNED that sometimes when I’m angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel.
I’VE LEARNED that money is a lousy way of keeping score
I’VE LEARNED that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time
I’VE LEARNED that either you control your attitude or it controls you
I’VE LEARNED that it’s not what you have in your life but who you have in your life that counts
I’VE LEARNED that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes. After that, you had better know something
I’VE LEARNED that it’s taking me a long time to become the person I want to be
I’VE LEARNED that you can keep going long after you think you can’t
I’VE LEARNED that learning to forgive takes practice
I’VE LEARNED that writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains
Is this:
1) Grecco Sand Wrestling
2) Slimy Slamander Cuddly
3) Wiggle The “Alabama Snake”
4) Mens Beach Volleyball
You decide…
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1. Did you like or dislike high school?
For the most part I enjoyed high school, it had its ups and downs, but in the end it was a pretty damn good time
2. Walk to school, ride the bus or catch a ride with someone?
Walked….uphill…in the snow…seriously…it sucked in the winter
3. What was your favorite subject?
Social Studies and Gym…I liked science a bit too
4. When it came to doing homework, did you do it right away, wait ’til the last minute or just do it whenever you felt like it?
Usually whenever I felt like it…I had a pretty active social/sports life so whenever I had time to do the homework I did it
5. Would you go to your high school reunion?
Supposed to attend the 15-year reunion on the 21st of this month…should be able to make it
Cuddling new craze for New York’s singles
New York — It’s not about sex and all about the touchy-feely experience of snuggling up to perfect strangers wearing pajamas.
The grab fests are called cuddle parties, and since they started in New York in February, hundreds of people have paid $30 each to touch and embrace others in intimate gatherings.
Everyone needs to be cuddled, especially in lonely New York, say creators Reid Mihalko and Marcia Baczynski, who say it’s a good way to meet new and interesting people.
But the rules are clear. The PJs stay on the whole time.
So ya pay $30 to go cuddle up wth some stranger in your PJs? Yeah…OK 
“It started out as a joke,” Baczynski said. “Now we talk about cuddling all the time. It’s just been amazing.”
Curiosity is a big driver for people who attend cuddle parties, and it is a better way to meet people than going to a bar, getting drunk and spending the night with someone just because of the need for some affection, she said.
A cuddle party is really about communication and not therapy, say the organizers.
Before any touching begins, participants gather in a circle to hear the rules and voice any questions or concerns. The first rule is that the event is not clothing optional, pajamas must stay on and sex is not permitted.
Participants team up into pairs, and to ensure the boundaries of what is permissible are clear, they practice saying “no” to the question, “May I kiss you?”
An introduction to cuddling ensues, first by hugging three people. People then get in a circle on their hands and knees, rub shoulders and moo like cows. After a bit of swaying, everyone falls to their side, which puts them into an easy cuddling position.
So ya gotta moo like a cow then fall over to your side…sounds like some good old fashioned cow tipping to me 
Cuddle parties are intended for people who are emotionally sound. People in therapy or who are seeing a mental health professional are asked to consult their doctor before signing up for a party and to tell organizers of their situation.
Sounds to me like anyone thinking about doing this needs to consult with a doctor…
So I found this over at Trent’s place, after he found it at Lynee’s and KB’s online diary
The ‘Slash Slash’ (silly coding)
Last Cigarette: That would have to be way the hell back in like 7th grade or something
Last Alcoholic Drink: That extremely nasty Rolling Rock that I got from my moms house…it’s like death warmed over in a bottle
Last Car Ride: Just drove in to work…does that count?
Last Kiss: The Princess kissed me this morning when she woke up
Last Good Cry: Don’t ask…
Last Library Book: Joshua by Joseph Girzone
Last book bought: AP Style Guide
Last [magazine] Read: Rolling Stone
Last Movie Seen in Theatres: Spiderman 2…I didn’t realize it but Spiderman is nothing more than a love story wrapped around some web slingin’
Last Movie Rented: Haven’t rented a movie in a loooong time
Last Cuss Word Uttered: What is the one that is always uttered…FUCK!!!
Last Beverage Drank: Strawberries Wild Jamba Juice
Last Food Consumed: Red Beans and Rice
Last Crush: You know who you are 
Last Phone Call: Talking to my mom as I type this 
Last TV Show Watched: Growing Up Gotti
Last Time Showered: This morning
Last Shoes Worn: Blue and white Nikes
Last CD Played: 2Pac “All Eyez On Me Book 2″
Last Item Bought: Milk at the grocery store
Last Download: Hmmm…probably Lil Flip “Game Over”…trying to curb the whole download thing ya know
Last Annoyance: Work
Last Disappointment: Not feeling better after weeks and weeks of medication 
Last Soda Drank: Mountain Dew Code Red…it courses through my veins
Last Thing Written: Took notes in a meeting the other day
Last Key Used: My car key
Last Words Spoken: “I love you too”
Last Sleep: Last night with The Princess by my side…or on my head…that child sleeps CRAZY!
Last Ice Cream Eaten: Saturday in my root beer float…vanilla
Last Chair Sat In: My swank office chair…same one I have at home in my office
1. How do you like your eggs?
Scrambled or fried
2. What do you collect?
Currently, Homies…previously sports cards. Use to own a collectibles business so have about 13,000 sports cards in my dads basement
3. Do you carry a purse, backpack or briefcase on a regular basis? If yes, does it contain only the essentials or a whole lot of everything?
Backpack….and it has my laptop in it at all times so I would say it carries the essentials
4. When is the last time you’ve read a book, put together a puzzle, built something or did something crafty?
Currently reading two books: We The Media: Grassroots Journalism By The People For The People and Failure Is Not The End…It’s your stepping stone to success
5. What was the highlight of your weekend?
Picking up The Princess from the airport after her trip to Detroit with her daddy
Courtesy Sunday Brunch
Now this really comes as a shocker…
LOS ANGELES - Funk legend Rick James, best known for the 1981 hit “Super Freak,” died Friday, apparently of natural causes, police said.
James died at 9:45 a.m. at a residence near Universal City, said Police Department spokeswoman Esther Reyes.
“We learned of his death after responding to a radio call,” Reyes said.
After his big hit, James’ fame began to fade as he became embroiled in drugs, legal problems and health issues.
Damn, I can not believe this… 